"The Greatest Trade Ever," by Gregory Zuckerman

Hedge fund manager John Paulson made billions during the financial crash by betting against the U.S. housing market -- and in this gossipy account, Gregory Zuckerman brings out all the drama of the subprime mortgage sector's apocalyptic meltdown. The result is a fascinating, believable account of a contrarian who made a killing by sticking to his guns, writes this reviewer.